01-16-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, l 996 (# I - #2098 Kari and Paul Romportl - Continued) Lindquist asked if Hoarn had looked at reducing the size of the proposed house. Hoarn said he would look at the calculations. He noted there was no garage on the property at this time, but it was a necessary feature. Hoarn said he has proposed to build under the garage, and possibly under the driveway using spancrete floors. A bridgeway is also possible to allow for more water absorption. It was noted that the code considers that hardcover. Smith said she visited the property and agreed with the need to meet the 10' side setback for safety reasons. She felt the proposal was too intensive for the lot and was concerned with the drainage issue. Hoarn asked for guideline numbers to assist him in any redesigning. Gaffron said 1500 s.f., or 17.5 %, would be allowed for lot coverage, noting a 300 s. f. gap from the design as it now stands. Schroeder said he understood that the lot was a hardship but the proposal was too much for the lot. Smith said it would take some change but not slot. Schroeder emphasized keeping to the 1500 s.f lot coverage amount and the 10' side setback requirement. Horn commented that with a minimum sized garage, it would leave less amount for the garage • area. Hawn asked about the condition of the adjacent house. Kari Romportl said the house was in good shape but was all located within the 0 -75' zone. Gaffron noted that a potential buyer is considering adding on to that property. The design of the house is for 3 levels, though actually considered a 2 -story but the bedrooms being reversed. Gaffron again suggested eliminating the deck and porch. The applicants asked and were told that the hardcover on the neighboring property was thought to be in the range of near 50 %. Lindquist asked if it was possible to redesign the house to meet the 1500 s.f. requirement. Hoarn said the hardcover could be reduced in the driveway area, if it was changed to 20' instead of the 25', and would still allow for off - street parking. Schroeder asked if it was possible to meet the 10' side setback. Horn said he thought it was possible. Gaffron noted that the design was close to meeting it at this time. Horn said the hardcover would be increased if he pulled the house forward to meet the 10' side setback requirement. Smith said she would be willing to work on the side setback variance if the applicants were willing to work on the lot coverage amount. Horn said he would come back with a modified plan. • 17